I love it here the way the fireworks were displayed was beautiful for the fourth of July go Cherry…read moreHill !

What a beautiful park on the outskirts of Baltimore m. I have always seen this from the highway,…read morebut I did not know it was an official park. It was definitely worth the detour. Not very well maintained due to covid. I couldn't find a staff member and I got off the highway to use the restroom. I ended up using a porta potty (a man has to do what a man has to do) the day was beautiful and the signs were non existent. I tried to read the descriptions of the park and different landmarks, but they were destroyed and missing.

Centennlal Park is a large free community park on a lake, with hiking, a playground, picnic tables,…read moretennis and racketball courts, baseball field, pavilions, restrooms, and fishing, with some rentable equipment like canoes and paddleboats and a food vendor during warmer seasons. Concerts, too. Plenty of parking off Clarksville Pike, and more off Centennial Lane, with a small area off Old Annapolis Rd. We took some visitors with kids to the North Centennial Park area off Old Annapolis Rd to play on the swings and climbers. And a drink from the water fountain. The simple pleasures :-). Great fun, not too crowded on a spring-like day during an otherwise cold March 2026. On the Howard County website, you have to dig around for activities and parks,. Then use the interactive parks link to find parks and specifically Centennial Park. There's a map-logo link that is a great way to see what's here and exactly where it is. And we noticed that the map app we all use claimed there is a $165 fee! No way! Totally free admission to the whole park. Maybe you can rent some of the facilities. That weird ticket link in the map app is actually the reason i decided to review the park. If anyone knows how to convince the map app to tell people that this park is free, please have at it. I could not find a way.

This area is another great part of this park. The playground is great for families with children…read more There is a skate park, courts, and a walking path. The exercise area is wonderful for those over 13. It is not a play area though. Exercising in the fresh air is great and people are considerate.

I visited this park for the 1st time for a graduation celebration. It's a beautiful park, great…read morelocation, fun for the kids and adults. There weren't alot of pavilions however if you're able to reserve a space it's worth it.

My daughter and I love walking at this park. It has a nice path to walk, plenty of field and also a…read morenice playground.

No river was evident on my visit to this park. It was, however, sizable and offered multiple…read morefacilities, including a public pool that was well attended in the scorching heat, but also open and reasonably clean bathrooms and water fountains and some additional sports fields and green space. The actual views are of a freeway and not a river, but there is still plenty to draw one to this park.

Small but convenient park located in the Riverside/Fed Hill neighborhood. Is it my favorite park in…read moreBaltimore? No, but I can understand the draw if you have kids or a dog. There's about a one mile loop that circles the park along with a playground, swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a soccer field. It's actually quite impressive all they managed to fit into such a small space. Definitely a great spot for sports or a quick walk. When I come to a park, I'm usually hoping for a peaceful stroll but depending on the time of day you're at Riverside Park, it will likely be full of energy and excitable children hanging out after school. Will I be in a rush to come back? No, probably not but I'm glad to see such a useful, public green space in the community.

Cedar Lane Park We…read morechecked out this park couple weeks ago while weather still sunny and wind was breezy. It was a nice outdoor break for us, the park was connected with sports and fitness equipment that works well for 14+ and above even my lil one enjoys the elliptical equipment so much. Some benches and indoor restrooms are around the corner, it's very convenient! 5081 Cedar Lane, Columbia MD 21044 Morning till dusk mulch playground surface ‍ ‍fitness equipment access next to playground Strollers and wheelchairs friendly access indoor restrooms Huge parking lot #cedarlanepark #columbiamd #hocomd #visithocomd #dmv #dmvplaygrounds #hocomom #momsofinstagram #marylandactivities #outdooractivities #exploremd #exploredmv #enjoyexploring #maryland #marylandplaygrounds #visitmaryland #visitmd #igmd #mdphotography #maryland #marylandphotography #theprettycities #wonderful_places #livelittlethings #inspiremyinstagram #preservefootprints #shotoniphone13promax

This Howard County park was definitely built with team sports in mind. There are plenty of…read moresoftball and soccer fields so you don't feel like you are in anybody's way. There are also a couple of volleyball courts near a very large covered pavilion that would fit the family bbq or the the office crab feast. There is also a decently sized playground for the kids, although it isn't nearly as good as the playgrounds offered at Centennial and Meadow Brook. I can imagine parking could be a pain as the fields fill up but there is street parking available.

We absolutely adore this place! Mother nature story time is one of my girls favorite things every…read moremonth. It's very well done and organized. We just had our daughter's 5th birthday party at the nature center and it was so fun. Jaelynn, one of the naturalists, does an incredible job and is so knowledgeable! I always tell everyone I meet about this place. It's truly a hidden gem.

A cool little nature center in Leakin Park!…read more The staff is very friendly and helpful. You can come in and explore on your own, but they also have programs that work with summer camps and homeschool groups to have a more formal experience for kiddos. There are some animals to look at and appreciate, including a turtle (who loves playing with people who visit) and snake, and several birds in their outdoor aviary. They have free maps of the trails in the park, as well as some informational packets about various flora and fauna. También tienen folletos en español. The center room has a portrait of Carrie Murray, some couches, several taxidermized animals, and some books about nature. The bathroom is unisex, accommodating a urinal, 2 stalls, and a changing table. A great place to start your hike (or end, or just use as a break in the middle!) or just visit on your own!

My sons play for the recreational league basketball team, EDRECO, and most of their games are…read moreplayed here. The Community Centee is conveniently located off of Liberty Road. There is plenty of parking at the center. The inside is very spacious, which allows two games to be played at the same time. The benches could be a bit more comfortable and they could use a few more of them, but all and all this is a nice community center.

Being at Clifton Park brings back lots of great childhood memories. I used to play here a lot as a…read morekid. The playground has so much space to play. It's also nice because there is a golf course and tennis courts as well. My dad used to play tennis here all the time. I think one for the best parts is the part of the park with the stage. Many festivals and events are held here such as the Baltimore National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Picnic and the Baltimore Washington One Caribbean Carnival. I was recently at Baltimore Carnival and I enjoyed the fact there was so much space and I didn't feel overwhelmed by the crowd. Definitely a great park for all.

I actually added this historic park which gets short shrift because of the surrounding areas…read morefalling on hard times. It is bordered by Coldstream, Belair Edison, Mayfield, Darley Park on the south and is basically across the street and down the hill from Lake Montebello in the North. This last part is important. With a little thought they could connect Lake Montebello, Herring Run and Clifton park quite easily in a greenway, hiking, running trail that would bring life to all three parks...come on...doooooo it! Clifton holds a golf course, Clifton Mansion which is the home of Civic Works (a NP that runs a charter school in the park and a big urban farm in the park). It's a historic home being restored that has a tower with an amazing view of the city. Call and ask for a tour. Johns Hopkins lived there. There are soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, and some roads that run across it to other neighborhoods. You can park and use it. Last the garden in the North is lovely and well kept, the amazing pump house architecture is a relic, gorgeous, and falling apart.